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title: "Realtime Simulator"
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buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
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# Realtime Simulator

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bee7e1a-d0b3-425b-a5c1-ec2ba95af1e4

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is currently conducting a public procurement process for a "Realtime Simulator" to enhance its real-time simulation capabilities. This tender falls under the services category, specifically within the simulation industry, and is located in Blyth, Northumberland. The procurement method is open, with the tender period set to close on 27th September 2017, and the contract period expected to commence on 6th October 2017, lasting until 5th October 2018.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the simulation and renewable energy sectors to expand their capabilities and client base. Companies specialising in the installation of measuring equipment, scientific simulation, and those looking to engage in innovative control strategy development for power systems would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, the focus on accelerated validation of wind and marine renewable energy devices presents a chance for growth in a rapidly evolving market.

## Notice

ORE Catapult is in the process of enhancing its real-time simulation capability and subsequently have a requirement for a real-time simulator that is capable of communicating with standard wind industry power converters and automation industry drives which will allow ORE Catapult to conduct novel control strategy of complex power systems and power electronics systems in a high speed and accurate manner. The equipment will be located on an eGrid (Grid Emulator System) test stand based in Blyth, Northumberland, in an enclosed facility. The test stand will allow the possibility of accelerated validation of wind and marine renewable energy devices in a controlled environment, reducing time to market, improving reliability and mitigating the risks associated with deployment of these devices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6c60c8b-4bab-4acb-a8ee-1f201e56b549 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2017 - 5 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1RD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 34150000 - Simulators
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 51210000 - Installation services of measuring equipment

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2017 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6c60c8b-4bab-4acb-a8ee-1f201e56b549

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6c60c8b-4bab-4acb-a8ee-1f201e56b549
  8th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk

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